Grey Crowned Crane vs White-naped Crane
Balearica regulorum compared with Grus vipio
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Grey Crowned Crane | White-naped Crane |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Balearica regulorum | Grus vipio |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae | Gruidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 113.8 cm (44.8 in) | — |
| Weight | 3636.25 g (128.27 oz) | 5581.5 g (196.88 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Grey Crowned Crane
Vulnerable
White-naped Crane
About These Birds
Grey Crowned Crane
Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) is a tall 100–110 cm crane of eastern and southern African grasslands and wetlands. Grey body, white and red facial wattles, and a distinctive golden bristle crown. Inhabits open grassland, cultivated land, and wetland margins from Kenya south to South Africa. Roosts in trees.
White-naped Crane
White-naped Crane (Grus vipio) is a large 112–125 cm crane of East Asia. Grey body; white neck and nape contrast with red bare facial skin; dark streaked neck pattern. Breeds in Mongolia and north-east China; winters in Japan, Korea, and the Yangtze valley. Vulnerable; fewer than 6,000 birds remain.